Pecorino Sardo Dolce Dop

Search

Product Information

Pinna dairy started in 1919 with 2 brothers and 1 cheese, Pecorino Romano. In their search of perfecting cheese making , the Pinna dairy is now run by their grandsons and received milk from 1500 farmers scattered throughout the island. Produced according to ancient traditions from the fold by Sardinian shepherds from raw milk, that is not subjected to pasteurization, to preserve more the high nutritional value of milk. It ‘a compact cheese with a characteristic smoky aroma and spicy and savory taste. It has the typical shape with the barefoot to “mule”, wrinkled crust, brunoverdastro color due for smoking and treatment with olive oil during the aging process; the paste is white/straw colour, without holes.

Related Products

A real crowd pleaser, Benison Blue is a farmhouse blue vein cheese made with organic milk from the cheese-maker’s own herd of Jersey cows. It has a medium intensity with pleasant earthy tones on the end palate balanced by a rich buttery flavour. The texture is smooth and even. Made with non-animal rennet.

A semi-matured goat’s cheese from the Loire Valley in France. Picked by Affineur Herve Mons from the cheese maker 10 days after making, Ovaline Cendree will spend a few extra weeks maturing nicely in Herve’s Tunnel/ripening cave next to Lyon, France. Traditionally ashed Ovaline cendree has a oozy texture under the rind with a slightly chalky center. The clean citrusy and goat flavour pairs well with local a sauvignon blanc.

When young, Mothais has a soft, almost runny texture and light, lemony flavour. As it matures, the texture becomes more dense, and the flavours more complex and concentrated. Mothais is wrapped with a leaf (feuille) – a long standing tradition for many French goat’s cheeses.

All the richness of a triple cream cheese with the extra indulgence of shaved truffle. The texture is light and whipped, the flavour is fresh and creamy with a subtle truffle perfume. Enjoy this cheese with someone you love!

Délice des Crémiers translates to ‘delight of the cheese-maker’ – and it certainly lives up to its name! Under the thin white rind the interior is super-decadent – rich and creamy with a cakey, whipped texture. There is a note of tangy crème fraîche and a hint of salt on the finish. Enjoy before dinner with a glass of bubbles.

Named after famous French gastronome and avid cheese-lover Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, this cheese is pure indulgence without being over the top. Under the thin, white rind the triple cream interior has a soft, whipped texture and a rich flavour with a light, lingering finish. Like other double and triple creams, it does have added salt, but it is very subtle on the finish.

A semi-matured goat’s cheese from the Loire Valley in France. The fresh, clean flavours of goat’s milk are complimented by a rich nutty flavour coming from the wrinkly white rind. Under the rind the texture is smooth, with a slightly chalky centre. Pairs well with a Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Noir.

One of the ‘super-stinkies’! This runny little cheese is washed with a local grape spirit during its maturation, to encourage the development of a sticky, orange rind with rich mushroomy and cured meat flavours. If you like strong cheese, you will love Epoisses.

Accept no imitations – this is the real deal. Fresh mozzarella made to DOP specifications using buffalo milk in Campania, Italy. Once you have tasted the unique flavour – milky, lactic, mossy and sweet – you can NEVER go back. Break it apart with your hands to admire the supple ‘angel hair’ texture. Use it to make a simple caprese salad or on top of woodfired pizza. Air-freighted to guarantee freshness.

A semi-matured goat’s cheese from Berry in France. The Berry region is well known for ashed goat’s cheese like Selles-sur-Cher, but Pavé du Cardinal is a rare find. Under the light white rind the paste is creamy and oozy. The lactic flavour is rich with a pleasant mouth coating feeling. Matured to perfection from French affineur Hervé Mons.